The hidden costs of identity theft

[derrian]

Thirteen years after thieves stole their names, one Wisconsin couple is still being turned down for credit. Experts say the emotional and psychological toll of identity theft can be almost as damaging as the financial hit.<div class="feedflare">
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[DrWebster]

Identity theft sucks balls. The other day my wife mentioned that one of her coworkers discovered his identity was stolen; when he checked his bank accounts everything was GONE. Dude lost like $120k, and he's still wrestling with the bank to get it straightened out.